HRYC
Outlaw October: Team HRYC
October is just around the corner, so Kate, Rachael and I have teamed up to all knit a garment using Outlaw. There's a team challenge this year which looks like the most fun since, well, anything, and while as a stockist we don't qualify to win anything we'll play along anyway!
So what are we all knitting?
Kate
Kate has decided to take on a garment for herself - and we all need to cheer her on as she hasn't made a full-size knit garment yet!
Kate's chosen the stunning Criss Cross Top by Purl Soho (it's free!)
Using Outlaw Yarn Nyx in Parchment:
Tash
Tash is looking to knit herself a hug for next winter. It's the one garment I feel is missing from my knit wardrobe, so it's finally time to get it off the list.
Stonewall by Alicia Plummer is a timeless classic, with the nice interest of some contrasting texture. I'll be using Outlaw Bohemia Gothic in Shelley, which is the most stunning teal:
Rachael
Rachael is very kindly knitting for her sister! What a treat!
Evie Scott's Quill cardigan will be amazingly cosy knit with Outlaw Bohemia Gothic, in the colour Austen.
Sonja
She may be all the way over in Kuala Lumpur but she's still part of the team, so Sonja is knitting a Twiggy using Outlaw Bohemia Sport in Carnivale.
We'd love to see what you're making as part of Outlaw October! Taking part in any of the categories gives you the chance to win a $250 credit with your favourite stockist (yes, you could spend $250 with us!!). Be sure to pop on to the Outlaw Yarn Ravelry group to find out more, and join their Facebook group for lots of inspiration.
2018 Crochet Blanket CAL: September squares
Month 9 (September 2018)
Our prize for September is a skein of Wollmeise sock! All you need to do to enter is post a finished square in the Ravelry thread by the end of the month.
Below are the month 9 blanket CAL options. If you want to catch up on what we're doing, pop by Ravelry!
For more info, see our first blog post with all the details.
Standard Single Colour
Standard Multi-colour
Nomad by Fate – square by Martin Up North (free)
Challenge Single Colour
Challenge Multi-Colour
Casablanca 12" Square by Maria Bittner (free)
Stained Glass Lantern by Tatsiana Kupryianchyk (PAID; phototutorial)
Sockalong 2018 - Knit all the socks!
Inspired by Kate's CAL, we've started a 6-month sock knitalong over in the Ravelry group. We're keeping it casual - it's just an opportunity to knit some socks, and show them off to those who appreciate them! You don't have to knit a pair every month or even a pair IN a month. If you've got questions about techniques, yarns, or patterns, the Rav thread will be a great place to ask.
Each month I'll post several sock patterns, based on a loose theme (such as 'cables'), to choose from. There will be standard patterns, that should be good for newbies, or if you wanting something that just rocks along easily, and also some more adventure patterns, for a bit of challenge perhaps. I'll also suggest which yarns at the shop will work best for each pattern. But it's up to you - you're very welcome to find your own patterns, and dig into your sock yarn stash.
July's themes are 'getting started' (beginner patterns for anyone who hasn't knit socks before), and 'texture'. You'll find more information about the patterns, and yarns, on the Sockalong thread on Ravelry
Getting Started:
these are all free patterns
Vanilla Sock with Gusset & Choice of Heel
Textured Socks - standard
Paid pattern:
Free Patterns:
Textured Socks - Adventurous
Paid pattern:
Free patterns:
Hope you join us! - Rachael
2018 Crochet Blanket CAL: August squares
Month 8 (August 2018)
Our prize for August is a tote bag plus two 50g skeins of Knitsch sock! All you need to do to enter is post a finished square in the Ravelry thread by the end of the month.
Below are the month 8 blanket CAL options. If you want to catch up on what we're doing, pop by Ravelry!
For more info, see our first blog post with all the details.
Standard Single Colour
On the Street Where You Live by Polly Plum (free; video tutorial)
Bringing in the Sheaves 9" and 12" Afghan by Margaret MacInnis (PAID)
Standard Multi-colour
Challenge Single Colour
It Had to Be You by Polly Plum (PAID; video tutorial)
Challenge Multi-Colour
2018 Crochet Blanket CAL: July squares
Month 7 (July 2018)
Our prize for July is a 400m skein of Knitsch Sock, but all you need to do to enter is post a finished square in the Ravelry thread by the end of the month.
Below are the month 7 blanket CAL options. If you want to catch up on what we're doing, pop by Ravelry!
For more info, see our first blog post with all the details.
Standard Single Colour
La Mer by Polly Plum (free; video tutorial)
Autumn Sun Afghan Square by Maria Bittner (free; photo tutorial)
Standard Multi-colour
Challenge Single Colour
Challenge Multi-Color
